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Job overview
Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that improve services and support better decision-making?
North West Ambulance Service is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Data Analyst to join our Data Insights & Intelligence team. In this role, you will develop and deliver reports, dashboards and analytical products using tools such as SQL, Excel and Power BI, helping stakeholders understand performance, identify trends and support service improvement. Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, you will contribute to data quality initiatives, support business planning activities, and play a key role in transforming data into actionable intelligence.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and a desire to develop their career within a forward-thinking NHS organisation committed to making a difference for patients, staff and communities.
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in data analysis and report writing
- experience in using Microsoft Excel for analysis of data
- Experience in using SQL (for example T-SQL) for data extraction and manipulation
- Experience of using Microsoft Power BI or equivalent data visualisation skills
- Experience of investigating and resolving data quality issues
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of applying data quality and data governance approaches
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Ability to interpret data and identify trends
- Knowledge of data analysis and reporting and ability to learn new data technologies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and reporting
- Strong planning and prioritisation skills
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Effective communication at all levels, both internally and externally
- Ability to quickly learn and implement new systems and processes
- Enthusiastic and positive approach to work
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of Information Governance and Data Protection legislation
- Understanding of the importance of data quality
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This advert is for Data Analyst with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Bolton, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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